I’m thrilled to share the latest on Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his impact both on and off the court. Gilgeous-Alexander has established himself as one of the NBA’s most captivating talents, and his personal life is just as inspiring.
Recently, the two-time All-Star took to social media to pen a heartfelt birthday message for his beloved wife, Hailey Summers. “HBD loves you forever and always,” Gilgeous-Alexander wrote, accompanied by a series of adorable photos of the couple.
The 24-year-old guard has also been celebrating another special milestone—the birth of his and Hailey’s first child, Ares, earlier this year. Gilgeous-Alexander shared a touching photo of himself with the newborn, captioning it, “Ares’ dad entering year 7?”
Beyond his personal life, Gilgeous Alexander’s on-court dominance continues to impress. Last season, he was an MVP finalist, averaging an astounding 30.1 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game, leading the Thunder to become the youngest No. 1 seed in NBA history.
But Gilgeous Alexander’s rise to superstardom is not just a solo act. He is a part of a growing contingent of Canadian talent that is sweeping the league. This season, a remarkable 22 Canadians are filling NBA rosters, second only to the United States.
For the 11th consecutive season, I reported that Canada ranks as the second-most represented country in Jamal Murray, RJ Barrett, and Andrew Wiggins join Gilgeous Alexander, solidifying Canada’s status as a basketball powerhouse.werhouse.
One player who has a front-row seat to Gilgeous-Alexander’s evolution is teammate Chet Holmgren. The guard’s constant adaptation and addition of new skills to his repertoire has mesmerized the young big man.
“Somehow, every summer, he says, ‘I’m going to work on this,’ and he comes back and has it mastered,” Holmgren said, marveling at Gilgeous Alexander’s dedication to his craft.
As Gilgeous-Alexander enters his seventh NBA season, the basketball world eagerly awaits to see what new wrinkles he’ll add to his game. With his wife and newborn son at his side and a talented young core surrounding him in Oklahoma City, the potential for this Canadian superstar is boundless.